HJ5008: Celebrating the life of Frances Nelson Gray.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5008
Offered April 23, 2008
Celebrating the life of Frances Nelson Gray.
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Patrons-- Peace and Morgan
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WHEREAS, Frances Nelson Gray of King William, a respected citizen and caring nurse, died on March 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Frances Gray married her one and only love, Edward “Ed” Gray, Jr., and the couple had two wonderful children and were married for 34 years; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated nurse, Frances Gray provided loving care for her patients at Aylett Medical Center, where she worked for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, seeing a need for expanded recreational opportunities for the youth of her community, Frances Gray cofounded the King William Little League; and

WHEREAS, Frances Gray served as past president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for both the local elementary and high schools; she also served as state PTA vice president; and

WHEREAS, as a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church for over 30 years, Frances Gray was active in the church's many missions in the community; and

WHEREAS, Frances Nelson Gray will be fondly remembered for her kind and generous nature and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Ed; their children, Robert and Jaime and their families, especially her precious grandchildren, Blake and Reagan; and other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine and compassionate nurse and outstanding Virginian, Frances Nelson Gray; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Frances Nelson Gray as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5008
Celebrating the life of Frances Nelson Gray.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2008
Agreed to by the Senate, April 23, 2008

 

WHEREAS, Frances Nelson Gray of King William, a respected citizen and caring nurse, died on March 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Frances Gray married her one and only love, Edward “Ed” Gray, Jr., and the couple had two wonderful children and were married for 34 years; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated nurse, Frances Gray provided loving care for her patients at Aylett Medical Center, where she worked for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, seeing a need for expanded recreational opportunities for the youth of her community, Frances Gray cofounded the King William Little League; and

WHEREAS, Frances Gray served as past president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for both the local elementary and high schools; she also served as state PTA vice president; and

WHEREAS, as a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church for over 30 years, Frances Gray was active in the church's many missions in the community; and

WHEREAS, Frances Nelson Gray will be fondly remembered for her kind and generous nature and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Ed; their children, Robert and Jaime and their families, especially her precious grandchildren, Blake and Reagan; and other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine and compassionate nurse and outstanding Virginian, Frances Nelson Gray; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Frances Nelson Gray as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.